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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 620.03 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 620.03 and 259.30 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 620.03 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/620.03 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 620.03 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 160,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,773.78/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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